confused is me

Paul Monaf · Apr 20, 2012

Hi guys just spent a small fortune joining i racing and I don't get it ( I'm confused as hell)
I get how to test the cars on the tracks, but that's about it
How do i take time trails or even race Im also finding the cars quite difficult to drive ( without aids) nd ant seem to find any set up in game that will help me
if ever there was a sim that needed iracing for dummies published this would be it
cheers
pul

Josh Barton · Apr 20, 2012

Paul Monaf said:
Hi guys just spent a small fortune joining i racing and I don't get it ( I'm confused as hell)
I get how to test the cars on the tracks, but that's about it
How do i take time trails or even race Im also finding the cars quite difficult to drive ( without aids) nd ant seem to find any set up in game that will help me
if ever there was a sim that needed iracing for dummies published this would be it
cheers
pul

Coming from rfactor I found two differences, the breaking and the steering. I find that the force feedback is much firmer, and it takes getting used to, but is superior. You have to turn the sensivity down though big time, cause its too twitchy on any normal setting.

It takes practice to get used to it. But you'll get there.

To do a time trial, you need to find an offical server. Basically, on your iracing dashboard, on the left is a "whats hot" section where you search for events, and then join one that suits. TT, qualy and race are all listed here, and shows you what time they start and how many people signed up. Join a server, and off you go! Though to preserve your Saftey rating I suggest practice in one type of car first and make sure you can keep it on the road, then move on to offical events.

Here is a guide to iracing that could help:

http://www.simhq.com/_motorsports5/motorsports_149a.html

Heres an offical guide by iracing itself

http://membersmedia.iracing.com/pdfs/Beginners_Guide_100909.pdf

Have a read, its all useful. Also check out some youtube vids, they can really help if you're struggling

Hampus Andersson · Apr 21, 2012

Set up your wheel so that it has the correct settings, just follow this guide.
http://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/1500238.page

Setup for your car you can find here, just scroll down.
http://members.iracing.com/jforum/forums/list.page

Yoeri Gijsen · Apr 21, 2012

To join TT, Q and Races you need to click 'RACE NOW' in the upper right section and then select race, qualify, time trial or open practise. Click a time (session needs to start within 25 minutes to be selectable) and click 'JOIN'

Paul Monaf · Apr 21, 2012

thanks guys

Josh Barton · Apr 21, 2012

Paul Monaf said:
thanks guys

Hey if you have any more trouble you can add me as a friend on iracing (my name as it appears in these forums) and I can give you more help if needed lol.

Paul Monaf · Apr 22, 2012

Thats kind of you josh Ill do that
paul

Ivan Mills · Apr 24, 2012

im confused,so this must be appropriate place to ask a question

im new to iracing(2weeks into it),so i noticed with todays new update some of the the available series i had yesterday are replaced with new 13th week events...i need to purchase quite a few things to race...so my question is: is 13th week events something temporary and will I have use for the content i get NOW(in order to race) beyond this week?

I am class D atm

also: i have a dilema in chosing a car: im divided between the Corvette and Ford-GT

i really wana try the Ford,but have read Corvette is better...help

Hampus Andersson · Apr 24, 2012

Week 13 is a fun week, some series count SR but that´s the rookie classes.
Everything else will go back to normal next tuesday.

Regarding Vette and Ford GT. try the new Cadillac, it´s like a low-powered Vette.

Jan Roman · Apr 24, 2012

Ford is a bit slower, generaly closer to Mustang. It's not as stable as the Corvette I'd say. Both cars are great.

Ivan Mills · Apr 24, 2012

just tried the caddy....this bad boy will take some getting used to,but generally i like it..love the sounds

Hampus Andersson · Apr 24, 2012

Ivan Mills said:
just tried the caddy....this bad boy will take some getting used to,but generally i like it..love the sounds

Yea the base setup is made by a 5-year old kid they brought in to tap in some numbers.

So pissed it´s not even funny. I´ll wait until there´s some real setups on the forum. Setups that actually have some thought into them.

About the Ford GT, Vette. Biggest difference is engine placement, completely different balance in the cars.
I prefer the Ford GT but i can´t say i love either of them. Hopefully the Mclaren will be right up my alley.

Jamie Shorting · May 9, 2012

iracing is crap. Trying to make a setup for the star mazda, the tire temps in the middle of the tires are still always higher than the edges no matter what you do to them. I can't hear or feel when the car bottoms out, I have to watch the replays to see when it does. iRacing is pure marketing gimmick. I bet you I've spent $500 and netkar I can pick up for $20 and it has better feel and physics. Call me sucker!!

Jan Roman · May 9, 2012

If there's no hidden irony, I'd say there's a problem between the your keyboard and your chair. Tires are fine, the sound of bottoming out is pretty annoying in Corvette and I am not sure about marketing, but it's the most precise out there, no doubt about that. It has its downs, but you picked the wrong ones

Hampus Andersson · May 9, 2012

Jan Roman said:
If there's no hidden irony, I'd say there's a problem between the your keyboard and your chair. Tires are fine, the sound of bottoming out is pretty annoying in Corvette and I am not sure about marketing, but it's the most precise out there, no doubt about that. It has its downs, but you picked the wrong ones

me?

Jan Roman · May 9, 2012

Nope, Jamie

Corvette and FGT are amazing cars for sure Hampus! Not usre about the Caddy, but it seems people enjoy it nowadays.

Hampus Andersson · May 10, 2012

Jan Roman said:
Nope, Jamie Corvette and FGT are amazing cars for sure Hampus! Not usre about the Caddy, but it seems people enjoy it nowadays.

Now i know why i got confused, ignore button is a wonderful thing!

Dazmaniac · May 10, 2012

Jamie Shorting said:
iracing is crap. Trying to make a setup for the star mazda, the tire temps in the middle of the tires are still always higher than the edges no matter what you do to them. I can't hear or feel when the car bottoms out, I have to watch the replays to see when it does. iRacing is pure marketing gimmick. I bet you I've spent $500 and netkar I can pick up for $20 and it has better feel and physics. Call me sucker!!

Yo sucker.
Me thinks you should go and play NetKar then if you're so dis-satisfied with iRacing.

I will accept that it is easy to fork out a whole chunk of money on the service, but more fool you if you continue to pay for something you obviously have no liking or time for.

Yoeri Gijsen · May 11, 2012

Jamie Shorting said:
iracing is crap. Trying to make a setup for the star mazda, the tire temps in the middle of the tires are still always higher than the edges no matter what you do to them. I can't hear or feel when the car bottoms out, I have to watch the replays to see when it does. iRacing is pure marketing gimmick. I bet you I've spent $500 and netkar I can pick up for $20 and it has better feel and physics. Call me sucker!!

Sidewalls are included in that calculation. You have more use figuring out how to keep temperatures low and evenly spread over all four tyres.